The BC Rural Dividend assists rural communities with a population of 25,000 or less in strengthening their community resilience, and supporting their social, cultural and economic viability.
The Program aims to contribute to the overall wellness, sustainability and livability of small rural communities. It recognizes the diversity among rural BC communities and ensures that funded projects support the unique vision and needs of each individual community and the local citizens.
Project categories include:
– Community Capacity Building
– Workforce Development
– Community and Economic Development
– Business Sector Development
There are three funding streams for the Program, detailed below (details and conditions available on website):
– Project Development: maximum funding of $10,000
– Single Applicant: maximum funding of $100,000
– Partnerships: maximum funding of $500,000
BC Rural Dividend
Type:
Economic Development
Location:
Select locations only.
Funding Amount:
> $100,000
Target Audience:
Broad audience.
Description/History of Program/Initiative
Eligibility Requirements (Program Participants)
Eligible applicants must be legal entity that is either a:- local government; - First Nations; or, - not-for-profit organization.